Licensed Diesel Truck Technician / Mechanic I

Penske Transportation Solutions; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A transportation solutions company in Cambridge, Canada, is looking for a mechanic to perform preventive maintenance and repairs on vehicles. Responsibilities include inspecting brake systems, performing routine maintenance, and utilizing hand and power tools. The candidate should be able to work independently and ensure safety in the work environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform all levels of preventive maintenance services.
• Identify warrantable repairs and document on repair order.
• Maintain work area appearance and safety.
• Road test vehicles to diagnose malfunctions.
• Perform duties with little supervision.
• Use hand and power tools for repairs.
• Inspect brake systems and other parts.
• Perform routine maintenance and adjustments.
• Inspect equipment using test instruments.
• Adjust protective guards and safety devices.

Job description

Responsibilities

• Perform all levels of preventive maintenance services
• Identify warrantable repairs and document on repair order
• Maintain work area appearance and safety
• Road test vehicles when necessary to diagnose malfunctions or to ensure that they are working properly.
• Perform duties with little or no supervision and in a timely and efficient manner
• Use hand tools such as screwdrivers, pliers, wrenches, pressure gauges, and precision instruments, as well as power tools such as pneumatic wrenches, welding equipment, and jacks and hoists.
• Inspect brake systems, steering mechanisms, wheel bearings, and other important parts to ensure that they are in proper operating condition.
• Perform routine maintenance such as changing oil, checking batteries, and lubricating equipment and machinery.
• Adjust and replace brake, tighten bolts and screws, and reassemble equipment.
• Raise trucks, buses, and heavy parts or equipment using hydraulic jacks or hoists.
• Inspect, test, and listen to defective equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test instruments such as handheld computers, motor analyzers, chassis charts, and pressure gauges.
• Examine and adjust protective guards, loose bolts, and specified safety devices.
• Inspect and verify dimensions and clearances of parts to ensure conformance to factory specifications.
• Specialize in repairing and troubleshooting of major components such as engine, transmissions and differentials, to include replacing complete assemblies, turbochargers, fuel system components etc.
• Other projects and tasks as assigned by supervisor